Oct 12-14 Judith Ivey in Women on Fire
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Two-time Tony Award winning actress, Judith Ivey, struts her considerable stuff in an acting tour-de-force. Celebrate women on the move, women with a spark and women with heart.

Enjoy an evening that celebrates twelve passionate women on the verge of self-discovery - burning with passion, faith, wisdom and a desire to shop. Each woman is on fire in her own way.

The playwright, Irene O'Garden, has created fascinating characters who speak on many different levels through their classic stories of coping with life. Among the women is Fern, the mid-western housewife who wishes her 40-year-old daughter would hurry up and make her a grandmother. There is Elizabeth, a staunch New Englander who started her garden for political reasons back in the 60s; Clover, the disillusioned, high-powered ad executive; Kalisha, a strong willed and wise African-American construction worker; and Miriam, a New York gal who teaches her niece how to cope with men and shop.

With just a change of posture or variation in voice, Judith Ivey magically transforms herself into twelve distinct women.

"Bewitching?astounding?heartbreaking," - New York Times " Fresh, spirited phrasing?plumbing the secret depths of ordinary women." - Backstage

Thursday - Saturday @ 8:00 p.m.; Saturday @ 2:00 p.m.

Oct 12 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
8:00 p.m.
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

Chicago's internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company returns to Austin with an exuberant, athletic and innovative presentation by the company's 22 breathtaking dancers. Chicago Magazine calls them ?one of the most successful dance companies of all time." Tickets are $27-40.

Oct 13-22 Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted
Her Name Back
G. Brocket Theatre, Winship Drama Building, 23rd & San Jacinto
(512) 477-6060, utpac.org

An original play and one of the first inspired by the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, the story follows a young girl named Katrina, tasked with bravely leading her elderly Aunt and neighbor to safety just as Hurricane Katrina hits. As the city lays ravaged by the storm, Katrina begins a journey to get her name back, aided by the people, spirit and music of New Orleans. Onstage, a live band plays throughout the performance, creating a seamless transition into the world of post-hurricane New Orleans. Tickets are $16 adults/$10 students.

Oct 15 Ferdinand the Bull
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together, but Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when the pacifist hero is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? A true classic with a timeless message, the story of Ferdinand comes to life with a larger-than-life bull, masked dancers and specialized mechanical puppets. Showtimes: 2:00 & 4:30 p.m. For more information visit: hvpuppets.org.

Oct 15-Nov 11 Outlaw Puss in Cowboy Boots
Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 West 18th
(512) 472-5436, ScottishRiteChildrensTheatre.org

Meowdy, ya?ll! This Texas-sized yarn is sure to knock your spurs off! Ornery as the day is long and tricky as the sun is hot, an ordinary house cat dreams of galavantin? across the Wild Wild West, holding up stage coaches to make his fortune. Outlaw Puss in Cowboy Boots' rootin-tootin? adventure includes encounters with a singing armadillo, a shifty Gila Monster, and a crotchety old steer. Best for ages 5 and up. For more information including show times and ticket information, visit ScottishRiteChildrensTheatre.org.

Oct 18 Mailer Vs. Hollywood Film Series
Beyond the Law
7:00 p.m.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 409 Colorado
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Starring Norman Mailer and George Plimpton, Mailer's Beyond the Law (1968) chronicles a night spent in a New York City police station. Tickets required.

Still on Stage...

10/13-15: Requiem - Blue Lapis Light, Former Intel Building, bluelapislight.org
10/14: The Linguini Code, Spaghetti Warehouse, capcitymystery.com
15: Imagine: The John Lennon Sing-Along, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, originalalamo.com
To 11/1: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Zach Scott Kleberg Stage, zachscott.com
Ongoing: Superman Returns, Ride Around the World: A Cowboy Adventure, Texas the Big Picture in the IMAX® Theatre and The Star of Destiny in the Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

Oct 12 American Folk Music
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features Lindsay Haisley and Cheryl Dehut
performing American folk music.

Oct 13 Catavento
Music from Latin America and beyond
Live From the Plaza
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us/music/calendar

From the irresistible beat and melodies of Brazilian music to the soulful songs of urban Peru to the festive cha-chas and passionate boleros of the Caribbean and beyond, Catavento performs a wide variety of Latin American music in both Spanish and Portuguese, with occasional singing in French and English added to the mix. This week's $6 Special is Pulled Pork or Chopped Beef Sandwich by Pig Out!.

Oct 15 Blue Man Group
How to be a Megastar Tour 2.0
7:30 p.m.
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744, uterwincenter.com

You know them - the men with blue faces. They're coming to Austin for one amazing music. In the How to Be a Megastar 2.0. You'll see: PVC pipes; the cimbalom (similar to a Hammer Dulcimer); the Drum Wall (2-story structure with 7 percussion stations); sword, angel and wiper Airpoles; shaker gongs; gyro shots and more come alive to make sounds you may have never experienced before. Go to blueman.com to take a look and listen at the treat you're in for!

Oct 12 Creative Dance Adventure
3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

This entry-level class provides age-appropriate and thematically based activities that nurture and inspire the young child?s love of movement in a non-competitive atmosphere. Youngsters learn coordination, body awareness, improvisation, rhythm and sequencing through creative movement and pre-ballet concepts. Registration required. $50/session for members; $55/session non-members. Call 472-2499 ext. 201 to register today.

Oct 12 Life and Art of Feliks Topolski
7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center for the Humanitites, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

The children of Feliks Topolski, Daniel and Teresa Topolski, talk about the life and work of their father in conjunction with the current exhibition. Co-sponsored by British Studies.

Oct 12 Public Art in America
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Zachary Scott's Arena Stage, 1510 Toomey Rd.
(512) 974-9308, ci.austin.tx.us/aipp

You?re invited to experience a fast-paced multimedia presentation of the country?s best public art projects from 2006, with special guest, Liesel Fenner, from the Public Art Network of Americans for the Arts in Washington D.C. A special video screening will also pay homage to Austin?s own public art history. A reception immediately follows. Art in Public Places is sponsoring this free ?coming of age? event to celebrate 21 years of public art in Austin. To reserve your spot, and for additional information call (512) 974-9308 or e-mail aipp@ci.austin.tx.us.

Oct 12-15 Blanton Tours
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
(512) 232-5171, blantonmuseum.org

Here's what's happening at Blanton this week.

Oct 12 - Free Admission Thursday

Public Tours: People's Choice - 3:00 p.m.
Choose the works of art you want to explore and discuss in this interactive tour of the Blanton's collection. The museum offers themed tours on the collection and special exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at 3:00 p.m., Thursday evenings, and during B scene on the first Friday of every month.

Blanton Book Club in Partnership with BookPeople - 6:00 p.m.
This week discuss House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende in relation to Eugenio Dittborn, Sin Rastros (pintura aeropostale no. 13). No Tracks (airmail painting no. 13)]. Sponsored by BookPeople.

Public Tours with Curator Jonathan Bober - 7:00 p.m.
Join the Blanton's curator of prints, drawings and European paintings for an eye-opening look at works on paper within the Luca Cambiaso, 1527-1585 exhibition. Tickets available at the Visitor Services desk one hour before program begins - participation limited.

Oct 14 Public Tours with Curator Jonathan Bober - 2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of Rembrandt's Etchings with the Museum's curator of prints, drawings and European paintings. Tickets available at the Visitor Services desk one hour before program begins - participation limited.

Oct 15: Open House: The Blanton Architecture Tour - 2:00 p.m.
The museum offers themed tours on the collection and special exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at 3:00 p.m., Thursday evenings, and during B scene on the first Friday of every month.

Oct 13 Encore Reading of Pilgrim's Progress
12:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center for the Humanitites, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

In an encore performance of Poetry on the Plaza, Actors from the London Stage perform inside the Harry Ransom Center. Geoffrey Beevers takes us along the journey of John Bunyan's masterpiece, The Pilgrim's Progress. An allegory of trials, tribulations, and ultimate redemption, Beevers revives this moving story of a spiritual journey that has been cherished over the years by believers and non-believers alike.

Oct 14 Second Saturdays are for Families
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

It?s a Quilting Bee! Drop in and create! $7 per family; Members $5.

Oct 14-30 The Art of Ronnie Wood
Art on 5th, 1501 W. 5th
(512) 481-1111, arton5th.com

Welcome The Rolling Stones to Austin with ART on 5th and a celebration of guitarist Ronnie Wood?s artwork. Throughout the years, the artist and musician have been inseparable. As his musical career progressed, Ronnie continued his passion for painting and drawing capturing band members and musicians, family and close friends and of course, himself. It is as natural to find him with a pencil as with a guitar, drawing portraits of contemporaries and finding inspiration from his musical influences. A Private Collector?s Reception with Ronnie will be held for those who purchase his work.

Oct 15 On View: Texas Society of Sculptors
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
(512) 445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org

One dozen TSOS members exhibit their work and talk about their sculpting techniques. Special $1 admission.

Oct 15-30 The Irresistible Appeal of Drawing
Studio 107, 200 Block of E. 5th, #107
(512) 477-9092

This exhibition presents the richness of today?s drawing culture. Five artists create refined compositions with elegance and ease. This group show proves that mark-making remains an essential part of artistic creativity. Opening Reception: October 15 - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Oct 17 Lecture: Hank Waddell on His Work
7:00 p.m.
Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
(512) 445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org

The sculptor discusses working with wood, his preferred medium.

Oct 18 Community Night
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night and enjoy our exhibit galleries, storytime and a variety of hands-on activities. Suggested donation of $1.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 10/13: Rays of Light, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, lapena-austin.org
To 10/21: The World of Lacquer, Fielding Lecht Gallery, fieldinglecht.com
To 10/21: Daniel Bozhkov: Recent Works, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 10/27: Los 4 Amigos, La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 10/29: Multiple Original XI, Julia C. Butridge Gallery, (512) 397-1469
To 11/5: Lu Ann Barrow "Soul Journer's," Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/5: Mary Lee Bendelph, Gee's Bend Quilts and Beyond, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/5: William Kentridge, Weighing...and Wanting, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/10: Joey Fauerso: Wide Open Wide, Women & Their Work,womenandtheirwork.org
To 11/25: Saved by the Fire, Umlauf Sculture Gardens, umlaufsculpture.org
To 12/9: Rembrandt's Etchings, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 12/29: Feliks Topolski: Portraits of Britain's 20th c. Literary Greats, Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 12/30: Norman Mailer Takes on America, Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 1/5/07: Animal Secrets, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 1/14/07: Luca Cambiaso: 1527-1585, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 5/28/07: Power to the People, LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
Ongoing: European Paintings from the Permanent Collection and America/Americas, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
Gems and Minerals, Texas Memorial Museum, texasmemorialmuseum.org

Oct 14 Doggone it to Summer
Republic Square Park, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmermarket.org

It?s a canine festival! Bring the kids and the dogs and enjoy everything from a dog costume competition to a dog parade. Each dog will receive free treats. The market will also feature music, a chef?s demo and a child-centered cooking activity in ?The Little Kitchen (La Cocinita)?. Look for the farmers to bring a plentiful array of late summer/early fall produce including squash, beans, okra, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and eggplant to the market.

Oct 14-15 City Wide Garage Sale
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
cwgs.com

Austin's Largest Antique, Collectible & Vintage Marketplace Where Everything Has a Story. That's what they like to say about the "City-Wide" because this is an old time antique and collectible flea market. Times: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, under 12 free.

Oct 14-15 Austin Martial Arts Festival
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
austinmartialartsfestival.org

Many martial arts, from all over the world, are practiced in Austin. This year's event will feature Ninjutso, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Judo, Kuk Sul Won, Shuai Chao, and Wing Chun among others. Along with the competitive events, there will be seminars, demonstrations, and booths.

Oct 15 Texas Rollar Derby -
Cornucopia of Death!
6:00 p.m.
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez
txrd.com

Catch the action at this season-opening expo event, featuring mini-bouts by all five teams - the Cherry Bombs, Hellcats, Rhinestone Cowgirls, Holy Rollers, and the defending Calvello Cup Champions, Putas Del Fuego. Live Music by Chalk Outlines. Tickets to TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls Bouts are $15 and available at the door, online, and at many fine establishments around the Austin area.

Totally Austintacious

Oct 14, 15 The Artists Market
518 E. 6th
(512) 345-3468, theartistsmarket.com

The West 6th Street Artist's Market has moved to a new location and now has a new name, but is the same festive outdoor art fair, featuring a variety of work by independent artists from Austin and Central Texas. Open every Sat. & Sun, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Oct 12
Motorists can expect heavy traffic in the vicinity of the Convention Center on the morning of Thursday October 12, due to a large convention.

Oct 13 KLRU TV Block Party
2nd & Lavaca
klru.org

KLRU's gala fundraiser event that will also give a sneak peek at their future home on Austin's Block 21. Featuring an Austin City Limits-style musical performance giving guests a one-of-a-kind and up-close concert, the evening will also show guests a behind-the-scenes preview of upcoming KLRU programming and activities.

As part of the event, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., W. 2nd Street will be closed between Guadalupe and Lavaca.

Oct 14 ESPN Radio and Bevo Boulevard Tailgate Parties

E. 17th St., between San Jacinto and Trinity, and E. 18th St., between Brazos and San Jacinto, will be closed from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m.

Oct 14 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe
austinfarmersmarket.org

From 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., W. 4th St. will be closed between Guadalupe and San Antonio for the Austin Farmers Market.

Motorists can expect heavy traffic in the vicinity of the Convention Center on the morning of Thursday October 12, due to a large convention.

Oct 15 AIDS Walk Austin 2006
Waterloo Park, 15th & Trinity
www.aidswalkaustin.org

The 19th annual AIDS Walk Austin will step-off at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2006, at Waterloo Park. The Austin Police Department will close down streets on the route, including cross streets, ahead of the walkers and reopen them after they have passed. Traffic on cross streets will be stopped until the group has gone by.

The event will us the following route:
- North on Trinity from E. 11th to E. 18th;
- West on E. 18th to San Jacinto;
- South on San Jacinto to E. 16th;
- West on E. 16th to Nueces;
- South on Nueces to E. 14th.
- West on E. 14th to Rio Grande;
- South on Rio Grande to W. 4th;
- East on W. 4th to Congress;
- North on Congress to E. 11th;
- East on E. 11th to Trinity.

This Week on DOWNTOWN
For more details visit KLRU.org

Oct 12 ? 6:30 p.m. KLRU-G

URBAN DENSITY #2 / SPEEDY DELIVERY / FESTIVE FIRST NIGHT [#201]
Urban Density ? The Good, the Bad and the Lovely: Building Community, how to achieve the goal of a denser urban core without compromising Austin?s special sense of place. / Speedy Delivery: You?ve seen them weaving in and out of traffic. Now, meet the Bike Messengers of Austin and learn what it?s like??all in a day?s work?DOWNTOWN. / First Night Austin?s First Night?A city of great festivals presents a new family-friendly festival for the arts.

Oct 12 ? 8:30 p.m. KLRU Basic
Oct 13 ? 5:30 a.m. KLRU-G

OUR COLLECTIVE SOULS [#202]
Explore Barton Springs, the ?Soul of the City,? and learn why the Springs are so important to Austin. / What do our trash and treasures say about us? Visit the University of Texas? Center for American History for a look at the stories and artifacts we leave behind. / Experience Mexic-Arte?s Dia de Los Muertos Parade, the Spirits of Austin and traditions of remembering those who have gone before.


Oct 18 Arts & Entertainment Marketing Committee
8:30 a.m.
211 E. 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com/daa/whoweare

Chair: Nancy Burns, Staff Liaison: Cilla Temple

Oct 19 Special Issues & Eggs
St. David's Episcopal Church, Sumner Hall (3rd Floor)
304 E. 7th St.

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for their "Issues & Eggs" breakfast meeting on Thursday, October 19th at 8:00 a.m.

Midge McCauley, Principal with Economics Research Associates (ERA) and director of special projects unit Downtown Works will be presenting the strategy for creating a vision for East and West 6th Street. Midge will discuss ways to make the E. Sixth St. area more economically sustainable while building upon its international live music and entertainment brand.

RSVP to: rsvp@downtownaustin.com or call (512) 469-1766.